First Bank Ghana has donated GH₵50,000 to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) Innovation Hub to support research and training.
The donation was presented by Mrs. Grace Isaac-Aryee, the Bank’s Treasurer, who emphasised the institution’s commitment to giving back to society and partnering with KBTH on impactful initiatives.
Speaking at the event, Mrs Isaac-Aryee highlighted the Innovation Hub’s critical role in medical research and innovation.
Launched last year as part of KBTH’s 100th-anniversary celebrations, the Hub is designed to enhance training and skill development for healthcare professionals.
Mrs Isaac-Aryee expressed optimism that other organisations would be inspired to contribute and suggested that KBTH leverage social media to showcase the Hub’s activities through videos for a wider audience.
The Acting CEO of KBTH, Dr Frank Owusu-Sekyere, expressed gratitude for First Bank’s support, emphasising that the Innovation Hub is a key component of the hospital’s future. While acknowledging that the knowledge and expertise exist, he noted that further investment in training and technology is essential.
He also encouraged other institutions to support the initiative, which seeks to equip medical professionals with advanced skills, promote research, and enable virtual training programmes.
Mr Enoch Adams, Head of Retail Sales at First Bank, also commended KBTH for the initiative, describing it as laudable.
He stressed the importance of promoting the Innovation Hub to the wider public, noting that Korle Bu Teaching Hospital serves everyone and that the project deserves broader societal support.
Other personnel in attendance from First Bank included Mr Jacob Israel Dzeagu, Relationship Manager, and Mr Prince Mensah, Retail Officer at First Bank’s Korle Bu Branch.
The donation ceremony was attended by key hospital officials, including Dr Frank Owusu-Sekyere, Acting CEO; Mr Gideon Gawuga, Acting Director of Finance; Mrs Grace Anyomi, Acting Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services; Mr Mustapha Salifu, Head of Public Relations; and Mr Stephen Perdison, Chief Internal Auditor.
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital remains hopeful that this contribution will encourage more stakeholders to invest in medical research and innovation, ensuring a stronger and more technologically advanced healthcare system for Ghana.
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